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... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
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... of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This...
... of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This...
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... power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using...
... power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using...
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
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... the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook...
... the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... opened. If you to simulate the right-click functions. Press in the Start screen, press this key to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook...
... opened. If you to simulate the right-click functions. Press in the Start screen, press this key to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook...
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... power button on your Notebook PC. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
... power button on your Notebook PC. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
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Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual
Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual
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... for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for...
... for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for...
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.... On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. The...
.... On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. The...
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... Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
... Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
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... User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. The password length must be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup...
... User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB interface. The password length must be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup...
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... the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Type...
...NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Type...
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.... 2. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
.... 2. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
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... strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. 4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8.
... strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. 4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8.
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....eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through energy efficient products and practices. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Limited use of toxic...
....eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through energy efficient products and practices. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Limited use of toxic...